Check that gas gauge...

So, the other night I am out with some friends. I got a call from my friend Darla, who lives in Texas, but was on a work assignment in Mississippi. She writes for a national magazine and was on a story. It was night, she was about to either head home or grab a hotel when the unthinkable happened to her...a woman, all alone in her car, at night....she ran 0ut of gas.

Now, let me say, yes, Darla is an educated woman, not only with "book smarts" as we say in the South, but I thought she was a woman with common sense.....hmmm.

Out of town and out of gas.....Darla, Darla, Darla...

So I am on the phone with her...I'm in Memphis, she is somewhere in the middle of Mississippi, and that is hours away I might add. That's when she announces that she is about to hike up an exit ramp to get gas. At this point, every made-for-tv-movie pops into my head and I think of all the things that could go awry. My next question of course is, what exit ramp are you on....as I am afraid I could be the last person to talk to her if she was to never be heard from again!!!! Well, all is well that ends well, I get a return call that she did indeed get gas and was headed to a hotel.....with a lesson learned about the ol' gas gauge. When it says E get gas.....if not sooner!!! In fact, she even wrote about it. She also writes a column for the Dallas Morning News, and she wrote about this very event. She even mentioned me by name!! That is why she is my friend!! Here is a link to that story....enjoy!!

http://www.dallasnews.com/sharedcontent/dws/fea/columnists/datlas/stories/DN-day--darlacolumn_10brf.ART.State.Edition1.1258816.html

Shirtless Men

So in the latest People Magazine, Mario Lopez says that his shirtless days are behind him....look at this photo and you can be sure Ron Olson is not feeling the same way...in fact here Ron is "pantless" as well.



Also this week, we talked all about Michael Phelps...
I say he's HOT, Ron says Michael is NOT.
I invite you to vote....
Who has the hotter bod...Ron or Michael.
Vote now.....Ron or Michael.....
vote at my email karen@fm100memphis.com!!!!

I think the choice is clear...but you can certainly cast you vote!!!!

Have a great weekend!!
Karen

Here it is!!!

Yes, as promised.....here is Ron in all his glory......an ad campaign from FM 100 from some years ago...Ron acts like this is an embarrassing photo, yet perhaps he'd like to have this bod again. So, soak in in and enjoy!! right....

Tomorrow's post....Ron Olson vs Micheal Phelps...who looks better in a jock/speedo....I know......

loaded weekend!

And when I say loaded weekend, I mean this weekend is loaded with stuff to do...here are many of the events and links to find out more!!!

Friday 9/25 the B-52's at the Memphis Botanic Gardens

www.liveatthegarden.com to find out more

Saturday 9/26

The Cooper Young Festival

www.cooperyoungfestival.com

then Saturday night

the Orpheum Gala.

www.orpheum-memphis.com

Zoo Rendezvous

www.memphiszoo.org

Have a great weekend!

PS.....Ron is back at work Monday. I am sure he will have many fish stories to tell. Ron caught a fish once. Luckily someone was ready with a camera the only time it ever happened. Find that picture on our website and you might win a prize!!

K

Thank you CA readers!!

Commercial Appeal readers vote
FM100's Ron and Karen
Memphis Most Personable Radio Personalities!!!

We here at FM 100 want you to know we always appreciate that you listen. and now we thank you more than ever for voting Ron and Karen "Most Personable Radio Personalities" in the Commercial Appeal "Memphis Most" contest. Results were revealed in the Sunday 8/24 paper after readers voted at commericalappeal.com or by ballot from the paper. So thank you soooooo much. We are indeed honored!!

The picture above is from our visit from the CA with of course, Hernando Desoto, along with Ron, Karen and Brett. Not pictured, but on site at the time, Jon Sparks and Stan Carroll. Thanks guys for the fun article and picture!!!

It's my birthday.....

Well, well, well, ladies I may have figured it out.

I may have figured out how to make your man buy you a birthday gift.

I know for some of you, the special person in your life is already a "gift giver." He is the kind of guy who "gets it" when it comes to the importance the birthday. I don't care how old you are, it's nice to get attention on your birthday. And since this is my blog, let me be honest, I love my husband but he does not always excel in the art of gift giving. It's even more noticeable now since he is setting an example for my two young sons.

So, last week it was my birthday and as I normally do, I expected very little. In fact my motto has become, expect nothing and you are usually not disappointed. Well, that was until this year. Not only did I expect nothing, that's about what I got. Now, don't get me wrong. I was just looking for a homemade card, jewelry from Target, nothing would have been too small or insignificant....well, except nothing. So, what I thought would be a fun birthday at my house turned out to be a regular Tuesday. The next day, I happened to mention my "slight" disappointment on the radio. This seemed to surprise my husband, or maybe I should say it shamed him. It shamed him so much in the days after my birthday I got a gift card and just today delivered to work, a dozen red roses!!! I should have complained about him on the radio years ago!!! I had no idea how beneficial the result would be! Happy birthday to me!!

Back from vacation!

Well, it's hard to believe I have not been at my FM 100 home for a week. It was my family vacation time last week and we packed up the SUV (yeah, I know) and drove to beautiful Florida. Usually we stay on Scenic 98 in Destin, this time we made the move to 30-A.

Some rain, some sun, nice temps. Red flags on the beach most days (dangerous surf) but still, fun was had by all. Even with the move closer to Panama City, I found myself driving back to the places I know back in Destin......the outlet mall, Baytowne Wharf, and that cool shoe store. But of course, what vacation with kids would be complete without......yes, the most dreaded part of any trip.......a water park!! UGH!!! I am not a fan of water parks, but alas, I know my kids (and husband!) love them. So, I said, let's knock out the Big Kahuna visit early on so I can relax the rest of the trip. Mission accomplished. Checked that one off the list Monday!!

I do find it interesting that folks say they make the move to 30-A from Destin proper because it's not as crowded. Hmm, have they been to some of those 30-A communities lately??? Sure they are quaint, but there are a couple that couldn't be anymore crowded! And let me just say, maybe it's just me, but the last thing I want to do on vacation is be forced to ride a bike wherever I go. Let's see, let's stay so far away from the beach that we must bike to get anywhere. I do not feel the need for a bike with a basket to make my vacation complete. Too much work if you ask me! :)

So anyway, the vacation was a success. I am a bit tanner and a few pounds heavier, thanks to all that eating out vacation style!! (I don't cook while I am on vacation, it's vacation for goodness sake! But yes, ask my husband and this is a whole other topic we could discuss on air!)

Not sure where Ron said I was, but it was just the beach...I am back. I would post some photos, but I am the last person in the world who still uses a camera with film. Give me some time, I'll buy a new camera soon. And now that vacation is over, that means in the Perrin world, summer is just about done. School registration next week, then school starts the week after that. WOW!! Time flies.

K